Ü$ >> susie: the recession has had a big impact on us-- and not just our bank accounts. for some people, the financial crisis has strained personal relationships. with that in mind, tonight's "money file" looks at a financially friendly alternative to divorce court. here's julie stav, senior financial expert at univision. >> going through a divorce is never easy, but in what may be the worst economic downturn most of us have ever experienced, breaking up can be even more financially devastating due to increasing legal fees, overcrowded court calendars and the reduced values of homes, investments and retirement accounts. but, as it often occurs, out of desperation comes inspiration. and, according to recent studies by the institute for divorce financial analysts, only 1% of the cases using alternative divorce methods cost couples more than $15,000, compared with 11% of litigated cases. this new process, also called mediation, takes the litigation out of the courtrooms and replaces it with consultations in the offices of professionals like financial planners, mental- healt